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Best Schools in 65109, MO
65109, MO has 24 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,766 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 65109 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65109, MO
The top high schools in 65109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1296 Students
2. Capital City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
3. Russellville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students
4. Eugene High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 287 Students
5. Jamestown C-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65109, MO
The top middle schools in 65109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Lewis And Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65109, MO
The top elementary schools in 65109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarence Lawson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
2. Cole Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
3. West Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
4. Belair Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
5. Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
6. Eugene Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
7. Pioneer Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
8. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
9. Cedar Hill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
10. St Joseph Cathedral School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65109, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65109, MO has a total population of 39,602 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65109, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 65109, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65109, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65109, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 65109, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65109, MO
How many schools are in 65109, MO?
65109, MO has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,766 students in total.
How do schools in 65109 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 65109 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 65109 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65109?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations